Way back in November of 2015, Annette was on a trip to URI to visit friends. One of Annette's friends was on a mission to set her up with her boyfriend's roommate, Ryan. After finally meeting, the two exchanged numbers, but didn't really connect until Spring of 2016. In April 2016, Ryan took the long 2 hour drive to Springfield for their spring concert. They made it official on top of Mount Tom in Easthampton, MA. Little did they know mountains would play a huge role in their relationship. One of the many ways they have grown most together in (about) 9 years is through their adventures. In their early years, they would research the closest mountains to Springfield and take day trips to hike. When they were in Rhode Island, they would find themselves exploring by the ocean and watching the sunset at Point Judith Lighthouse with Iggy's takeout (one of their first dates). Their love for adventure has been a constant like completing the list of 48 4,000 footers in NH (8 more left), renting a camper van to travel the PCH in California and visit Yosemite, running multiple races (e.g. a half marathon in Lake Tahoe, Chicago marathon), traveling to multiple National Parks, learning to sail with Annette's dad, driving across the country to live in Colorado, Ryan teaching Annette to ski and skiing many mountains (up & down), trail running, hiking with Lincoln, ice skating, camping, encountering mountain goats, to learning to rock climb and so much more. Throughout these experiences, they have learned to push themselves, communicate, and become the best versions of themselves, together. In November, 2022 Ryan and Annette went for a hike at Crotched Mountain in New Hampshire. They found a spot overlooking Mount Monadnock, one of Annette's favorite spots. In Annette's mind, it was the perfect picnic spot, but little did she know Ryan was about to propose. They had the mountain all to themselves while he proposed, and it was perfect! The day was topped with another surprise party back at his parent's house in Rhode Island. Since that day, Ryan, Annette, and Lincoln moved to Colorado (and back!), and are very excited to celebrate their special and long-awaited day with all of their favorite people in one of their favorite places, the White Mountains.